Reining Training Your Horse to Spin pt.1

[LopBunnnyFarmer]

Nice Cinch B uddy So Safe yah right

[22LowLow]

This will be so challenging to tech my morab.

[Emeessa]

Just want to show my appreciation for your training videos, they're true and honest and very impressive! Thank you!

[clairmatinaustralia]

Can you put a series of videos up of a horse litterally from start to decent. IE: from the moment you sit on it for the first time to teaching it ALL the basics. You say you're demonstrating of "green" horses, but show us how you start of from scratch. From a horse that doesn't know ANYTHING to achieving a proper spin... :) please??

[AndalusianMystiqe]

I have an 8 year old Foundation QH mare who was used entirely for trail riding, very little area work, however she's got amazing blood lines for cutting, (Lots of Talos and Lena bred in her) But I plan on using her for gymkanna/barrel racing, We've worked a bit on slide stops for reining, and I'm definately going to use your tecnique for teaching her spins!!

(HH Sexy lil Sydney by Dry Talos Cutterbill out of FrectSmoke Pocopep)

[siarrahbabey14]

Ok so I really would love to reign on my horse who is a barrel horse. She is 15 but smart even though she isn't used to reigning cues and stuff. I don't have any reighning lessons where I bored. Should i try to get her used to reigning or should I keep her on barrels? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

[FoxRoxURSoxOff]

Insightful! I tried it today!

[eddiesizer]

that horse is pretty advanced u should use a less advance one

[mausue1]

What is a good age to start trainging your horse to reign? What is the latest age you can start training?

[rly09]

I can't wait to try with this with my pleasure gelding. He has an old soft tissue damage injury to his left hock. Will that hinder him any? He has gotten really bad about going backwards with my lesson student and sometimes with me. I hpoe this will help him. I'm going to have to try it. Thank you for the information. Very clear and easy to understand.

[foiran]

thats a  damnd fine horse

[ltrocha]

@foiran Thank you. I really liked him. He was green when this video was shot but he developed into a good show horse, winning several year-end championships in reining and working cow horse.

Larry T.

[ValtronW]

Does spinning require special shoes?

[razrbladefaerie]

@ValtronW no, spinning does not require 'special shoes' but reining horses wear slide plates on their back feet so that they can slide in their stops. slide plates are extra wide shoes that go on their back feet and are perfectly smooth. as far as spinning goes, any horse can learn how if trained properly with or without shoes.

[ajlover16]

i did all this stuff but none of it worked and i just got my horse light on her mouth but she just did not do any of it video 1 or 2 but my horse is okay at turning but she just did not do it ...... but i can do it just with out any of it but not fast ?? please help me!

[toritobailaasi]

i ment stuff not stud sry

[toritobailaasi]

great video i got a 3 yr old palomino i just bought today and well i have yet to get on him for the first time is there any videos for that kinda stud

[laurahmartin]

Having huge issues with my colt pivoting on wrong foot and couldn't figure out how to get him to change - the video helped immensely and hopefully pushing him out of it at trot/lope will improve this - Thanks Larry, really appreciate it and also the rider critique video showing me EXACTLY what I am doing wrong! Laura

[ltrocha]

@laurahmartin Glad I could help, Laura. Good luck.

Larry T.

[SlitherHusky]

My horse is trained to go around pressure as in : when we go to the left i put pressure with my left leg. so do i use my inside foot to drive and turn?

[LadyVproductions1]

I have a Question: How thick should the reins be when training horse for reining? Or just competing in reining?

[coyotee62]

what if your horse pushes his shoulder out?

[ThatVaultingChickx]

i have been trying to do the spin, but im finding it hard and my quarter horse just seems to be doing donuts and turning in circles he doesnt keep his backend down. cold you please give me a few more tips thanks(:

[martinBmw940]

this is perfect...thanks a lot im gonna try this on my horse tomorrow...

[KnightHawke01]

Are you using leg pressure as well? Or is it just the neck pressure?

[ltrocha]

@KnightHawke01 Yes, I'm using some leg pressure as well. And I explain more about it in the other spin videos.

Larry T.

[MsKenzie999]

does your horse have to know how to pibvit on the ground first before teaching them to spin

[MsKenzie999]

what kind of bit are you using

[ltrocha]

@Waybueno If you watch "Part 3" of this video series, you'll learn exactly "WHY" your horse HOPS when spinning.

Larry T.

[chelackie]

Very good class ,thanks for uploading !

[xShilohxLovex]

That really helps, thanks so much!!

[XxBleachgurlxX]

Right now i'm training my gaited Tenn. Walking horse to start to rein, hes very good at roll backs and starting to do sliding stops, i really want him to spin, would you think he'll be good at reining, even though hes gaited?

[iluvrocknrollable]

thanks sooooo much! this helped me a ton with my horse!!! shes spinnin like a tornado now! i swear!!!

[Breyerluvr22]

Hi, I'm trainin my seven year old mare to spin, she has a GREAT stop, and stops when you say whoah and sit back... But she has an issue going to the left. with barrels we got left right right instead of right left left... She doesn't really want to spin the the left as result, she's doing fine otherwise... What can i do to help her?

[545mac]

this is a good video im gonna try slowly with my green horse

[maryandpolly]

Hi this has not much to do with the video but...

my horse has been brought up the parelli way and i dont understand the way you lunge.

is there any way you can re teach a horse to lunge that is not afraid of the wip?

thanks, mary (:

[msmarerider]

u dont want a horse that is 'afraid' of the whip otherwise u got a problem u do want them to respect it though there are lots of videos showing lunging too :D

[XxRisingVelocityxX]

You look like your training a barrel horse, what if the horse doesnt neck rein? and just wants to turn his head into his butt and turn into a circle and not spin.

[ltrocha]

@XxRisingVelocityxX, Reading your comment reminds me of that old analogy, "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink".

Larry T.

[CheekieMiss]

@XxRisingVelocityxX, Furthermore, the best barrel horses are flunky reiners for exactly the reasons he's discussing in the video; they have an actively engaged back end and hip muscles to power through turns.

[xXxgeeizhotxXx]

could you do this in english tack?

[TheSpottedWalker]

would it be a better idea to teach the horse to pivot before even trying any of these excercises? or will the excercises themselves teach the horse to pivot?

[ltrocha]

@TheSpottedWalker , it's these exercises that make doing any kind of correct turn possible... including pivoting on the inside hind foot.

Larry T.

[MegaFeeds]

I am a fan of the Morgan horse and we own 2. Our Gelding has parents who were trained for western pleasure he has the hind end of a western horse. I know the quarter horse is the best for this type of riding. What are my chances of training my gelding in reinning.

[ltrocha]

@MegaFeeds You have a very good chance if your horse has the aptitude for reining. Just about any breed of horse can rein but some individuals of that breed will be more suited for it than others. On the other side of that coin, there are plenty of Quarter Horses that don't have the aptitude for reining.

Larry T.

[emr2e]

This makes perfect sense. Thanks for posting!

[ShowGait08]

We are thinking about starting our horses on reining, we have TWH, your video's have been most helpful! I can't wait to share them with my husband!

[7Serena7]

how can you feel when he rear is underneath him, larry?

[iloveandhugemyhorse]

nice

[noodle0912]

I must be recieving false instruction, because my instructor is constantly telling me to tighten and grab hold of my reins (this is for Western riding). You seem to be loosening your reins more, and it looks a lot better!

[ltrocha]

@noodle0912, your instructor may have a different technique for getting the job done.

There are many different ways of training a horse.

Larry T.

[crazyformisty123]

@noodle0912 it is the bit really... if you are the kind of person that barrel races or does speed events i would use a snaffle; but if you rein, do cutting, or western pleasure you can use the more collective bit and they will respond better with quiet hands and lose reins. ;)

[horsetrainingtips]

best vids ever

[horsetrainingtips]

still love your vids the most

[motwnprtygurl]

Very Informative!!!

[Krisreiner]

if you puch the rein to his neck, do you also use your outside leg?

[livingwaterranch]

Thanks for the Vid. I have a question. One of my horses will pull a couple of nice revolutions but then his front end gets lazy and stiff and he rubbernecks in the direction I am spinning. Of course we then loose all impulsion and its a done deal. I have tried using my leg to help keep that shoulder up to speed with the head and neck but I feel like i am having to use it way to much. The rein release helped some but I am still missing something!

[TeaAnLemons]

thank you so much for this video! i bought my own horse and i pay for everything for her and i cant always afford lessons. this video was extremly helpful for me! i cant wait to get out there and work with her =]

[FeatureEvent]

this is goin to help me alot im learning reining! THANKS!

[ltrocha]

You are welcome, FE.

Larry T.

[FeatureEvent]

Ya I tried it. IT WORKS WELL! I'M SO HAPPY!

thanks

[freekyhorselover1153]

the horse is adorable

"i is falling asweep"

[obscuredmelody]

Genius =)

[ReeBee74]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. :)

[ltrocha]

Glad you like him LMH.

I liked him too.

When I got him finished in the bridle, I won a couple year-end championships on him in the open division.

His owner won a year-end championship in the non-pro division as well.

Larry T.

[SheazzayHorseyLuver]

I think LMH was talking about you Larry. =)

The horse is good, but the trainer makes all the difference!

[xlxOrtizxlx]

Thanks Larry your videos are absolutely helpful to me and every trainer. The thing is that I'm training a horse the basics, but it's charro reining which mexican bits and reining. Is it good to teach my horse the american reining style?? thank you so much////

[mingorules1returns]

my horse hill billy allready knows how to neck rien and leg keys so i want to train him to spin. this helps allot! thanx!

[Saence]

Ugh please help Im trying to train my boy to spin and he's a OTT tb (I know I know not an ideal reiner but he's an awesome horse) and whe you say "bump" with your leg and stuff well when I bump he goes forward. Even with steady rein contact. And Im having to be very reiny with him if you know what I mean and I hate getting all up in his mouth :/

[pamelagotham]

Have been following you for several years now. Have several videos. You are very very good and all of your info works in the real world of training horses in a kind and gentle manner. Thank you!

[Iamacooljodi]

Hi Larry,

I have seen most of your video's and these have helpt me to get mij horse ready for reining shows en working-cow shows.

The reins i ordert 3 years ago (havy reins) still do there "job" very well.

I hope to follow a clinic at your ranch in the comming years.

Greathings from the Nederlands (william)

[GothicTrioOfEdwards]

Thanks pal.

[tmhance]

Larry,

Thanks for the straight forward information in your videos. The answers are there although it may take several viewings but they are there. Thanks for passing on training information my horse understands even though many humans disagree because they do not understand.

[pepeoros]

good videos

[meissielief]

I Come from the Netherlands , but i like youre video . I gonna try it with my horse.

[maverickqueen1]

I took a reining clinic with Larry. He talks and trains in person just like does on this clip. I'm here to say that his methods that I use get results. I watch them many times, not just once. I find that I forget something or just slack off a little on the cues. These clips are helpful reminders. Karen

[HorseObsession23]

Man i am really wanting to teach my horse to spin but she cant even piviot. and when i try she just paws the ground. Can you help/

[hidrotejano]

gracias  i'm mexican, very tanks

[rio980188]

Hello,

I was wondering if you have any clinics?

thanks,

Alesha

[ltrocha]

Hi Alesha,

Yes, occasionally. No clinics are currently scheduled because I plan on moving my training stable over by Sacramento and I'm not sure when that will happen.

Larry

[ANDROKEFAL]

Cool! It helps alot!

[osucowgirl01]

Larry -

I absolutely love the way you describe your training steps. Very helpful. I'm working with a mare that definitely lacks impulsion, and pops her hip out constantly. I've been working about a week on the "turn and drive" - do you find it more useful to drive out at a walk, trot, or lope (or does it matter as long as they're moving forward?) Thanks, and keep up the awesome work!

[ltrocha]

Hi CowGirl,

Driving out at the trot works best.

I'll have part 2 up on my website soon so you can take the next step.

Larry Trocha

[garcia85]

hello bring on part 2m i have a problem with my right side spin my 3 year old, is locking front legs, and ive been using the rein, release,rein,release!! Also i been working her in a snaffle ring bit, and just introduced her in a bob avila short shank dog bone 3 piece snaffle bit with copper roller!! bring on some more exciercsies??

[countrystar88]

Hi Lary, my horse has done level 1 in parelli natrual horsemanship and he will spin his front end away from me on the ground but he wont do it when im on him if u could give me some tips on how to get him to do it when im on him that would be great.

Jessica

[LaRanaTJ]

Can you tell me what kind of bit you use please?

[ltrocha]

Hi LaRana,

That is a John Israel, low, square port, mullen mouth with 8" shanks.

The horse in the video is green in this curb bit and you can see he's not comfortable with it yet.

Just a week earlier, he was still in a ring snaffle.

Larry

[LaRanaTJ]

Thanks Larry. I did notice the horse almost flinch away from the bit as soon as you lifted the reins. I choose to hear your explanation instead of posting a comment first, as many others may have done! If going well in the snaffle why have you changed to a stronger bit? I ride my young stallion bitless, we compete in Endurance and I give him a dressage class once a week for flexibility and control. I achieve laterals half-pass pirouette without a bit. Do you think he could learn to spin as well?

[ltrocha]

In reining you go to the curb bit for more precise, one-handed control (important in the show arena). That bit actually has a very mild, mullen mouthpiece. The horse just isn't used to the shanks and leverage yet.

Yes, your horse could easily learn to spin.

However, teaching the plant-the-pivot-foot spin will mess up a correct pirouette.

[padillacarlos96]

I like it get some more videos on here they really help.

[ltrocha]

Be patient.

More are coming.

[cttlerncher]

hi i have that video, excelents tips larry.

[ltrocha]

Stay tuned cattlerancher.

The best is yet to come.

[wildbill100]

thanks Larry..

[ltrocha]

You are very welcome WildBill.

[leilaminette]

Very nice larry & keep them coming. :)

[ltrocha]

Thanks.

More are on the way.